Shelled pistachios imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported shelled pistachios worth $28.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $46.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $46.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $41.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 978 t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports shelled pistachios from
Most of the value came from Jordan (37%), Turkey (37%), Syria (9%). Among the main suppliers, Afghanistan grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $10.5M | 37% |
| Turkey | $10.3M | 37% |
| Syria | $2.6M | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 7.1% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Afghanistan | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $222K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $139K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $105K | 0.4% |
| China | $53K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.38 per kg, close to the world average of $12.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled pistachios exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of shelled pistachios by Saudi Arabia reached $785 thousand in 2024 (62 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (50%), Turkey (21%), Kuwait (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $390K | 50% |
| Turkey | $167K | 21% |
| Kuwait | $146K | 19% |
| Bahrain | $60K | 7.7% |
| Sudan | $11K | 1.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $9K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia shelled pistachios imports (HS 0802.52): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0802.52: Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled pistachios imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported shelled pistachios worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled pistachios to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Turkey (37%) and Syria (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled pistachios per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.38 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $12.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled pistachios to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2023 at $46.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export shelled pistachios?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $785 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled pistachios?
The HS code for shelled pistachios is subheading 0802.52. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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